Using and reusing everyday items as art is really what C.R.A.F.T. is all about. Diaper boxes get made into a tractors and choo choo trains. Lampshades get up-cyled into needle and thread costumes. Or rocks turn into blank canvases and get painted with monsters or pumpkin or … [Read more...]
DIY Lightning McQueen Shoes
Lightning McQueen is a super star in our house! Andy and I took Maxwell on a special Mommy, Daddy, Max date to see Disney's Cars 3 earlier this week. We took him to our neighborhood Alamo Draft House where you can order dinner while you watch, and we even got a giant tub of … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Play with Pool Noodle Blocks
It's officially pool noodle season, y'all! Noodles are now at a Dollar Store near you, go get 'em while they last. I bought a few last week and decided to cut them up into "quiet blocks". Over the last week my kids have invented lots of fun ways to play with their new (fancy) … [Read more...]
Sandpaper Printed T-Shirts
Sandpaper and crayon printed t-shirts are the best. I love that kids can design and make their own t-shirts with things you likely have in your home right now. I made them when I was a kid and can't wait for my kiddos to be old enough to enjoy the process. Currently Maxwell, does … [Read more...]
How to Make Slime
This post was sponsored by Elmer’s. All opinions are my own. Slime is all the rage with the middle school kids right now, so I decided to make a batch (or 3) with Maxwell and see what he thought about the slime craze. (He loves it!) It's the perfect rainy/ snowy/ too hot … [Read more...]
How to Make an Upcycled Animal Planter with Tom’s of Maine
April is Earth Month, and y'all know how I feel about creating with freebies and saving our planet one small task at a time! So, I was thrilled when Tom's of Maine asked me to partner with them and take the #LessWasteChallenge. By taking the Less Waste Challenge, I committed to … [Read more...]
Tissue Paper Art
I participated in the Art of Giving last year, remember the giant string art I made with 100+ kids? This year the event was April 2, just 1 month after I gave birth to baby girl, Amelia Jane. I wanted to participate in the Art of Giving again, but I knew I needed a simpler … [Read more...]
Tic Tac Toe Board
Wayfair.com asked me if I would like to be a part of a craft swap... let me thing... make and receive a craft via snail mail? Yes, please! I had 4 choices of craft canvases: cutting boards, tea towels, table cloth, or picture frame. I choose cutting boards! I made an outdoor tic … [Read more...]
How to Make a Birthday T-Shirt
Maxwell turned one back in March, and we threw him a party animal themed first birthday! He needed a festive birthday t-shirt for his big day. So what's a crafter to do, but make one! I'm a big fan of iron on vinyl, I made Max lots of fun onesies when he was little. So it made … [Read more...]
Tie Dye Nails
The tie dye nails are a popular post from 2011! Annie is the creator of these tie dye beauties and she had a baby girl yesterday! (She named her Sloan. How fun is that?!) We were recently hanging out and decided to whip up some tie dye manicures. This is such a fun and simple … [Read more...]
No mess crafts for toddlers
Just for the record, Maxwell will always be my baby. He signed a contract :) But, I guess since he is "toddling" around, some folks like to consider him a toddler. Crafts for toddlers are tricky! I want him to explore art and be creative, but I'm not really into ruining clothes … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift Ideas: Painted Wooden Spoons
Hi again C.R.A.F.T.ers! It's Corey from TinySidekick and I'm back to share with you super simple homemade gift ideas for Christmas... painted wooden spoons! These would make a great stocking stuffer for the cook in your life or a fun handmade addition to a hostess gift. Maybe … [Read more...]
